Custodial Worker - Respect of Florida (3641)

Goodwill South Florida; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill South Florida in Miami, FL is seeking a Facilities Support Associate to perform custodial and related duties in a government-related program setting. The role involves cleaning, restroom upkeep, office cleaning, equipment care, and following safety protocols, with a focus on supporting disability-inclusive employment initiatives under the Respect of Florida program.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Keeps the assigned area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Prepare chemicals for use in the performance of various cleaning tasks, by instructions.
• Care for equipment and perform routine maintenance and cleaning as needed.
• Perform cleaning duties as instructed and assigned, including restroom cleaning, replenishing supplies.
• Office cleaning, empty trash receptacles, dust surfaces, vacuum, sweep.
• Removal of trash and floor cleaning including damp/wet mop.
• Work may occur in indoor/outdoor environments per customer needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Diversity

Ethics

Quality

Quantity

Safety

Adaptability

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Initiative

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: MD Justice Center GERSTEIN Bld-MDJCG - Miami, FL 33125, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $17.94 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Facilities, Summary: This position complies with the Respect of Florida Program, a Florida-based initiative to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Through nonprofit agencies, the program provides employment opportunities in the areas of custodial, landscaping, and food preparation services to a multitude of County and State agencies. The program requires that 51-75% of the services provided be completed by individuals who meet the definition of a federal disability. If you feel you meet the requirements to work on a Respect of Florida contract and are interested in providing these services, please apply today. Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for the program, which provides employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Background Requirements:

All candidates for employment must pass a background check and may be subject to a federal background check (where applicable).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keeps the assigned area in a clean and orderly condition
• Prepare chemicals for use in the performance of various cleaning tasks, by instructions
• Care for equipment and perform routine maintenance and cleaning as needed
• Perform cleaning duties as instructed and assigned, including but not limited to:
• Restroom cleaning, replenishing paper products, and soap in restrooms.
• Office cleaning, empty trash receptacles, dust surfaces, damp wipe surfaces, vacuum, sweep
• Removal of trash
• Floor cleaning, sweep, dust mop, damp mop, and wet mop
• Performance of cleaning duties may take place in an indoor/outdoor environment, depending on the customer’s needs
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Education and/or Experience:

• Six months of experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Competencies:

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Customer Service – A high-energy, positive thinker who responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance, and greets customers when the employee gets into a private office.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification. Ask for a translation from the supervisor when needed. Must be able to communicate issues to the immediate supervisor.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, including an understanding of the unique needs of employees with disabilities.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethics; upholds Goodwill values.
• Quality - Monitors own work to ensure it meets the proper quality requirements.
• Quantity - Complete work in a timely manner; work quickly.
• Safety - Observes safety procedures; reports to supervisor potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently comes to work every day and is on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions and responds to the supervisor’s direction.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily ask for and offer help when needed.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Must wear the appropriate PPE: glasses, gloves, mask, goggles, and closed-toe shoes.

Work Environment:

The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Employees could work in outside areas. This position allows for the ability to work with reasonable accommodations, and the work environment can be adjusted to support individuals with disabilities as needed.